ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and US health authorities have agreed to expand cooperation in the health sector including medical education.

In this connection, the officials of both countries reached a consensus here on Friday during a meeting between Philip Ramos, Deputy Speaker New York State and Prime Minister’s Coordinator on National Health Services and Regulations Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath. Both the sides in detail discussed strengthening mutual collaboration in the health sector during the meeting.

The New York State delegation was led by Philips Ramos, New York State Deputy Speaker also included Dr. Ejaz Ahmad, Chairman, American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee (APPAC), Alec Krasny, NY State Assemblyman, Tariq Khan, President, APPAC, Dr. Pervaiz Iqbal, Chairman, Health Care Committee, APPAC and Dr. Khalid Mahmood, Vice President, APPAC, Texas.